Dale Lemke, Ph.D.

Prior to teaching at Northwestern, Dr. Lemke was an Assistant Professor of Ministry Leadership at Crown College, taught English as a second language at Ball State University, and was also an Adjunct Instructor at Nyack College. He has done missionary work in Japan through The Christian and Missionary Alliance.

I am married to my beautiful wife, Heidi, who happens to be a Northwestern alum. We adopted our two girls, Mia and Selah, while living in Japan. Since returning to the States we have added two cats to the family, even though two of us would prefer to have a dog.

My hobbies include reading, watching movies, cooking, gardening and lawn work, travel, playing card games, and hanging out with my wife and girls.

Ministry Background

Assistant Professor of Ministry Leadership, Crown College
ESL Instructor, Ball State University
Missionary to Japan, The Christian and Missionary Alliance
Adjunct Instructor, Nyack College
Young Adult Ministries, Allegheny Center Alliance Church

Professional Interests and Contributions

Theology of Work and Vocation
Disciple-centered Leadership for Ministry Multiplication
Multiculturalism, Globalization, and the Social and Cultural Foundations of Ministry
Diversity in Ministry and Leadership Teams
Bivocational Ministry
Grant Writing and Administration

Professional Memberships and Qualifications

• The Christian and Missionary Alliance, Ordained Minister
• Evangelical Theological Society
• Society of Professors in Christian Education, Member
• American Society of Missiology

Life Verse

“You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.” (Philippians 2:5)